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Rahemi, Z., & Williams, C. L. (2020). Does ethnicity matter—Cultural factors underlying older adults’ end-of-life care preferences: A systematic review. Geriatric Nursing, 41(2), 89–97.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.07.001
This resource discusses the importance of understanding cultural differences at the end of life. Suggestions for understanding differences and preferences in end-of-life care are discussed.

Liu, L., Chan, H. Y., Ho, T. C., Chow, R. S., Li, M. M., Cheung, E. W., Gu, C., & Wang, Y. (2023). A serious game for engaging older adults in end-of-life care discussion: A mixed method study. Patient Education and Counseling, 113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.107787
This study discusses the use of a game as an agent to discuss end-of-life care. This article provides useful ideas for new ideas for discussing potentially difficult topics with older adults.

Antonides, M. F., & Wijngaarden, E. J. V. (2024). “It’s like crystal gazing”: The lived experience of anticipating end-of-life choices in older adults and their close ones. Gerontologist, 64, 7.
The researchers aimed to understand the role of autonomy and decision-making in care. This article includes a discussion of how to support older adults and caregivers in making choices related to death and dying.

Nejad-Ebrahim Soumee, Z., tajigharajeh, S., Mousavi, S. E., Nazarali, Z., Bakhshani, N.-M., Nasrabadi, S., Mohebi, M. D., Ahmadi, R., & Sarani Yaztappeh, J. (2024). Group training based on acceptance and commitment therapy for death anxiety and mental health in the older adults: A randomized clinical trial. Current Psychology: A Journal for Diverse Perspectives on Diverse Psychological Issues. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-06801-z
This article provides information about death anxiety and the use of acceptance and commitment therapy. Death anxiety is a topic you will explore for this week’s assignment.

D2L Corporation. (2024). Record audio-video content in Media Library.
https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/5375-record-audio-video-content-in-media-library
This Brightspace Community web page provides instructions for recording video using the Media Library in your course.